Mystery

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MagicI’m thinking about the un-see-able

The magical, the mysterious

The caress of speeding air

That supports the wing in flight

 

The palpable energy in the look

between two lovers

The turn of the earth

The exchange of water in the ocean

 

The thrill in my body when my nose

Is tucked into the skin folds

Of a newborn’s neck, and when

I smell beautiful innocence

 

The nudge of this season’s

Whisper to the birds

Take flight, spread your wings

Its time, head north

 

The transformation of caterpillar

To butterfly wings

And I am grateful

For all that is still mystery

 

Janet E. Hartwick Sterk

 

4.30.16

4 Responses

    • HealingJourneys

      Thank you Rick! My memoir project has been stealing my time lately, but the poems still murmur their tunes even if pen doesn’t find the paper.

  1. Camille

    I am grateful that connections in friendship remain a mystery as well.

    • HealingJourneys

      As am I dear Camille. Your pilgrimage looks awe-inspiring. It will be lovely to reconnect.

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